As a lacrosse player, Cali Bishop (Weare, N.H.) has always been creative. Growing up with two older brothers who played, and a dad who is a fan of the men’s game, her development included a rolling highlight reel featuring some of the game’s greats: Mikey Powell, Casey Powell and Gary Gait, to name … [Read more...]
Desmarais, N.E. boys, CONNY girls shine at Under Armour
For a team of New England boys All-Stars, its regional was worth the wait. For a team of Connecticut/New York (CONNY) girls All-Stars, the weekend ended with a national championship. The Under Armour All-American Underclass Tournament concluded over the weekend in Virginia Beach, Va., with the … [Read more...]
Next step: Speedy Jake Gilbert of Xaverian chooses Fairfield
Jake Gilbert has never been afraid to set big goals for himself. The Xaverian Brothers (Mass.) High School junior attack is known for his speed and a lightning-quick first step. That’s one of the reasons he’s been projected as a Division 1 player for years and will be, after making a verbal … [Read more...]
NESCAC women | 5 players to watch from New England
Colleges are back in session throughout the region, and hopefully new college lacrosse seasons are not far behind. It’s not too early to spotlight some of the top players from the region we’ll have an eye on next spring. These can be players who've collected annual honors, ones who were shining … [Read more...]
Public eye: It’s not just prep juniors turning Division 1 heads
While the annual list of juniors from the region making their Division 1 college commitments is tilted heavily toward prep school players, these last six weeks have seen more than two dozen public school players from New England announce their commitments to play at Division 1 schools. The group is … [Read more...]
Loyola bound, Luke Murphy’s game is forged by family, flair
Luke Murphy is the fourth brother in his family and the third to come through the program at Medfield (Mass.) High School on his way to Division 1 college lacrosse. Will, the oldest, played at Holy Cross after transferring from Skidmore, playing well enough as a defender/LSM to get named a captain … [Read more...]